MMC License renewal pending. Due Jan. 2025
50+ years of sailing, cruising and racing. Hold USCG Master, 25 ton, and OUPV licences with sailing endorsements. Captained boats up to 51 ft. and crewed boats up to 97 ft, on and offshore. ASA 201 Certified Instructor. PADI and Eco Diver Certified. Charter boat Captain experience. Recently completed Florida Sea Base charter season for Boy Scouts, instructing scouts on sailing, boat handling, fishing and reef snorkeling in Florida Keys and US Virgin Islands.

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Competent, confident, safety conscious sailor. Experienced in handling vessels, both sail and power, docking, undocking, navigating on and offshore, as Crew Member or Captain. Friendly, jovial, good conversationalist, with no drama. Team player, instructor, and interested in learning more from other Crew or Captain.

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Retired and fulfilled long held goal of getting USCG Captain License to rekindle professional sailing tradition in my family after 2 generations. (Son of a Son of a Sailor) Awaiting USCG review and approval for my Offshore Rating.